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Page 1: Science Fair Projects. Science Fair Project There are many sections of a science fair project: Research Paper (Abstract, Literature Review, Purpose/Hypothesis,

Science Fair Science Fair ProjectsProjects

Page 2: Science Fair Projects. Science Fair Project There are many sections of a science fair project: Research Paper (Abstract, Literature Review, Purpose/Hypothesis,

Science Fair ProjectScience Fair Project There are many sections of a science fair There are many sections of a science fair

project: Research Paper (Abstract, Literature project: Research Paper (Abstract, Literature Review, Purpose/Hypothesis, Materials, Review, Purpose/Hypothesis, Materials, Experimental Procedure, Results, Conclusion, Experimental Procedure, Results, Conclusion, Documentation), Journal, and Research Documentation), Journal, and Research ProposalProposal

Other parts of Science Fair Project are a Other parts of Science Fair Project are a Poster and PresentationPoster and Presentation

Science Fair Project is worth 10% of students Science Fair Project is worth 10% of students course grade (Thus it is very important to do course grade (Thus it is very important to do good on it)good on it)

Page 3: Science Fair Projects. Science Fair Project There are many sections of a science fair project: Research Paper (Abstract, Literature Review, Purpose/Hypothesis,

Research ProposalResearch Proposal

In a research proposal one should :In a research proposal one should : Summarize what will be done in experimentSummarize what will be done in experiment Describe the experimental group(s) and control groupDescribe the experimental group(s) and control group Describe what you will be collecting for data. Be specific!!Describe what you will be collecting for data. Be specific!! Explain what you will do to measure your dependent Explain what you will do to measure your dependent

variablevariable Include the number of trials you will do for each sampleInclude the number of trials you will do for each sample Refer to the main materials that you will be usingRefer to the main materials that you will be using

Research proposal should be one whole paragraphResearch proposal should be one whole paragraph Reaserch proposal should also include 3 sources of Reaserch proposal should also include 3 sources of

infoinfo Be sure to use spell check for proper grammar, Be sure to use spell check for proper grammar,

punctuation, and spellingpunctuation, and spelling This section is worth This section is worth 15 points!!!15 points!!!

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Research Proposal RubricResearch Proposal Rubric

Problem statement and Sources are Problem statement and Sources are worth worth 3 points3 points

Identification is worth Identification is worth 2 points2 pointsProposed method ans materials are Proposed method ans materials are

worth worth 12 points!!!12 points!!!

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AbstractAbstract Abstract is a short summary Abstract is a short summary

of your experimentof your experiment Things that should be Things that should be

included in abstract are included in abstract are Problem statement, Problem statement, hypothesis, summary of hypothesis, summary of method, and what was found method, and what was found through the experimentthrough the experiment

Abstract has to be between Abstract has to be between 100-150 words, and it has to 100-150 words, and it has to be written as one paragraphbe written as one paragraph

Abstract is worth Abstract is worth 3 points3 points

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Literature ReviewLiterature Review Literature review is summary of Literature review is summary of

information that you have gathered in information that you have gathered in library on your topiclibrary on your topic

Literature review should be 3-4 pages Literature review should be 3-4 pages long, and it should include parentheticallong, and it should include parenthetical

Literature review should give reader Literature review should give reader important information about the topicimportant information about the topic

At the end of Literature review, you must At the end of Literature review, you must conclude how your research has added to conclude how your research has added to or supported your knowledge of your topicor supported your knowledge of your topic

Literature review is worth Literature review is worth 15 points!!!15 points!!!

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Purpose/HypothesisPurpose/Hypothesis In this section you have to In this section you have to

write about your hypothesis, write about your hypothesis, and why you chose to do and why you chose to do the study that you didthe study that you did

Your hypothesis must be Your hypothesis must be based on your Literature based on your Literature review, and it must include review, and it must include your independent and your independent and dependent variabledependent variable

This section must be 5-10 This section must be 5-10 sentences longsentences long

This section is worth This section is worth 3 3 pointspoints

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MaterialsMaterials In this section, you In this section, you

should include all should include all of the materials of the materials you used during you used during the experimentthe experiment

This section is This section is worth worth 3 Points3 Points

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Experimental ProcedureExperimental Procedure In this section you have to write about In this section you have to write about

the method you followed for your the method you followed for your experiment (be specific and include experiment (be specific and include every little detail)every little detail)

If you had done any calculation during If you had done any calculation during the experiment, you must explain how the experiment, you must explain how you did themyou did them

You must write Experimental procedure You must write Experimental procedure in third person point of view (don't use in third person point of view (don't use “I” in this section)“I” in this section)

This section must be at least one page This section must be at least one page longlong

This section is worth This section is worth 9 Points9 Points

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ResultsResults In this section, you must In this section, you must

include all of your data (such include all of your data (such as tables, graphs, written as tables, graphs, written observations, pictures, and observations, pictures, and etc…)etc…)

All tables and graphs should All tables and graphs should include titles, labels, and include titles, labels, and units of measurementsunits of measurements

This section is worth This section is worth 9 9 PointsPoints

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JournalJournal Journal must Journal must

contain entries that contain entries that describe what was describe what was done on each day done on each day that project was that project was worked onworked on

In addition, all data In addition, all data must be included in must be included in the journalthe journal

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ConclusionConclusion In this section you should:In this section you should:

Discuss if your results support or do not Discuss if your results support or do not support your hypothesissupport your hypothesis

Refer back to actual dataRefer back to actual dataExplain what you learned through this Explain what you learned through this

experimentexperiment This section should be at least one and a This section should be at least one and a

half page longhalf page long This section is worth This section is worth 5 Points5 Points

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DocumentationDocumentationIn this section, you should list In this section, you should list

your sources in alphabetical order your sources in alphabetical order using MLA styleusing MLA style

You should have at least 3-5 You should have at least 3-5 sources (and you can only have sources (and you can only have one from internet)one from internet)

You should use books, magazines, You should use books, magazines, and journalsand journals

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General RequirementsGeneral Requirements

The research paper should include a title page with title The research paper should include a title page with title of your study, name, date, teacher and classof your study, name, date, teacher and class

Create a table of content for your paper. Make sure Create a table of content for your paper. Make sure that you number each page. Below the contents, write that you number each page. Below the contents, write a short paragraph thanking people who contributed to a short paragraph thanking people who contributed to your study.your study.

Place all of the pages in proper order: title page, table Place all of the pages in proper order: title page, table of contents/acknowledgement, research paper, and of contents/acknowledgement, research paper, and documentationdocumentation

The research paper should be typed or word-processed The research paper should be typed or word-processed using 12-font and double spacing.using 12-font and double spacing.

Make sure that your report is neat, and double check all Make sure that your report is neat, and double check all of your workof your work

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PosterPoster The purpose of poster board is to present the major The purpose of poster board is to present the major

parts of your research to get people interested in parts of your research to get people interested in reading your paperreading your paper

Use a freestanding piece of poster board that folds outUse a freestanding piece of poster board that folds out Include that title/problem statement of your research Include that title/problem statement of your research

in the middle of the poster boardin the middle of the poster board On the poster board include entire abstract and On the poster board include entire abstract and

written summaries of the following parts of your written summaries of the following parts of your research paper: Literature review (list facts), purpose, research paper: Literature review (list facts), purpose, hypothesis, materials/procedure, data, and conclusionhypothesis, materials/procedure, data, and conclusion

Poster must be neat, visually appealing, and Poster must be neat, visually appealing, and informativeinformative

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PresentationPresentation Your presentation must be 2-5 minutes longYour presentation must be 2-5 minutes long During your presentation:During your presentation:

Introduce your topic and explain the purpose of your research Introduce your topic and explain the purpose of your research Identify your variables and state your hypothesisIdentify your variables and state your hypothesis Describe what was done during the experiment, and include the materials you usedDescribe what was done during the experiment, and include the materials you used Discuss the results, particularly your average resultsDiscuss the results, particularly your average results State your conclusion, and use your data to support your conclusionState your conclusion, and use your data to support your conclusion Identify two things (dealing with the procedure) that you would do to improve your Identify two things (dealing with the procedure) that you would do to improve your

studystudy Explain whether your results supported, refuted, or added to your knowledge of Explain whether your results supported, refuted, or added to your knowledge of

your topicyour topic Answer questions posed by classmates and teacherAnswer questions posed by classmates and teacher Be sure:Be sure:

to make eye contact with audienceto make eye contact with audience Speak clearly and loudlySpeak clearly and loudly Point to your posterPoint to your poster answer all questions to best of your abilitiesanswer all questions to best of your abilities

This section is worth This section is worth 20 points!!!20 points!!!

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Overall rubricOverall rubric Research paper is worth Research paper is worth 50 points50 points

Organization, Abstract, Purpose/Hypothesis, Materials, are worth Organization, Abstract, Purpose/Hypothesis, Materials, are worth 3 3 pointspoints

Literature Review & Citations of sources are worth Literature Review & Citations of sources are worth 15 points15 points Procedure and results are worth Procedure and results are worth 9 points9 points Conclusion is worth Conclusion is worth 5 points5 points

Presentation is worth Presentation is worth 20 points20 points Organization of poster, content of poster, quality of presentation, Organization of poster, content of poster, quality of presentation,

responses to questions are worth responses to questions are worth 5 Points5 Points Journal is worth Journal is worth 10 points10 points Research proposal is worth Research proposal is worth 15 points15 points Scientific methodology is worth Scientific methodology is worth 5 points5 points